Google is pushing iPhone users toward standalone Gemini app

Google is pushing iPhone users toward the standalone Gemini app
Google is now fully removing Gemini from the Google app on iOS. Gemini first disappeared from the switcher interface, but the experience stuck around even after the switcher was removed earlier this month.
How You Access Google's Gemini AI On iPhone Is Changing In A Big Way
Google is now directing iOS users to download and use the dedicated Gemini app from the App Store, discontinuing its integration within the main Google app.
Google urges iPhone users to switch to standalone Gemini app
Last fall, Google introduced a standalone Gemini app for iOS. At the same time, the AI assistant remained in the standalone Google app. That’s now changing. As 9to5Google first noted, Google is informing iOS users that it will remove Gemini support from the Google app. In doing so, it wants you to rely solely on the Gemini app.
Google wants iPhone users to download this AI app
Google is discontinuing Gemini support in the main Google app for iPhone users. iPhone users are now required to download the standalone Gemini app from the App Store to access its full functionality,
Google Kicks Gemini Off iOS App, Forces Users to Download Standalone Version
Google just pulled Gemini from the iPhone's Google app, telling users they must download the standalone Gemini app to keep using its AI features.
Google pulls Gemini from its iOS search app, driving users toward standalone AI app
Google really wants you to download its Gemini app. The tech giant is pulling the AI tool from its iOS search app — you know, the Google app — in an apparent effort to push you to the Gemini app. The tech giant alerted customers to the change in an email.
Google App for iOS is Losing its Gemini Chatbot Integration
The main Google Search app for iOS is losing its Gemini chatbot integration, and the company is now inviting users to download its standalone Gemini app.
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You can use Google Gemini AI on your iPhone without installing an app
As I explained, you must install the Google app and sign into it with your Google account to use Gemini on iPhone. Once that’s done, simply open the app to start talking to the chatbot.